AlzInColor

10/15/2026

📣 We’re one week away!

When it comes to changes in memory and thinking, knowing what to look for and when to seek help can make a difference.

Join AlzInColor for “The Benefits of Early Detection: Why Timing Matters” featuring:

🎙️ Charles Windon, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center

Dr. Windon will help us better understand the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, what happens during the evaluation process, and how earlier detection can help individuals and families explore treatment, support, and planning options.

We’ll also discuss the bipartisan ASAP Act and efforts to expand Medicare access to blood-based dementia screening tests.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET

👉🏽 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/AlzInColorWebinar10222026

Invite your family, friends, caregivers, and community members to join the conversation.

Let’s “Raise the Volume” around brain health together.

10/15/2026

Improve Access to Early Alzheimer’s Detection

10/14/2026

🧠💜 Alzheimer’s doesn’t see color or speak a language. But getting a diagnosis and care does.

In her newly published Real Clear Health op-ed, “Tackling Alzheimer’s Starts with a Focus on Latinos,” AlzInColor supporting partner Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), shares her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s and the challenges Latino communities face in accessing early detection, culturally responsive care, and caregiver support.

She also highlights the importance of Alzheimer’s education, healthcare workforce diversity, and the ASAP and AADAPT Acts to improve screening access and provider training.

Her message: Bring Alzheimer’s out of the shadows. Break the silence, share your story, and help raise awareness so more families can access the care and support they need.

📣 Read Dr. Rios’ op-ed in RealClear Health: https://www.realclearhealth.com/articles/2026/10/05/tackling_alzheimers_starts_with_a_focus_on_latinos_1209861.html

▶️ Here directly from Dr. Rios: https://youtube.com/shorts/SzoT1EU3wM4

🌐 Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act: Learn about the ASAP Act and ways to engage with your members of Congress: https://alzimpact.org/actnow

🌐 Learn more about National Hispanic Health Foundation: https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/

🔗 Explore brain health, Alzheimer's, and caregiving resources in English and Spanish at https://www.alzincolor.com/.

10/13/2026

💜 Brain health matters at every age and knowing when to seek answers can make a difference.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, AlzInColor partnered with the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) for a special Spanish-language webinar, “Brain Health in Our Communities: From Early Conversations to Early Detection & Access.”

Moderated by Sabrina Lopez (OLHA), the conversation featured Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin and Dr. María P. Aranda, who shared valuable insights on healthy lifestyle practices, early detection, caregiver support, and the importance of culturally responsive Alzheimer's care in Latino communities.

Three key takeaways from the conversation:

🧠 Seek Answers Early
Dr. de Erausquin emphasized we should not automatically dismiss changes in memory, thinking, or behavior as normal aging. The bipartisan ASAP Act also seeks to expand access to early Alzheimer's screening through Medicare.

❤️ Care for the Caregiver
Dr. Aranda reminded us that dementia affects the entire family. Sharing responsibilities, taking breaks, and seeking support can help protect caregivers' well-being. No one should have to navigate caregiving alone.

🌎 Language, Culture, and Representation Matter
Memory evaluations should reflect a person's language, culture, and education. Dr. Aranda also emphasized the importance of greater Latino participation in Alzheimer's research to help ensure future treatments and care reflect our communities' needs.

A special thank you to our partners and speakers for helping us “Raise the Volume” on brain health and Alzheimer's awareness in Latino communities.

▶️ Watch the webinar in Spanish (English subtitles available—select English under CC): https://youtu.be/wQGI67rHJuU

🌐 Learn more about OLHA: https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/

🌐 USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (USC ADRC): This research center is one of over 35 federally funded centers in the United States. Their mission is to advance research, enhance patient care, and train the next generation of scientists. They offer the opportunity to enroll in their registry and participate in studies. For more information, please visit: https://adrc.ini.usc.edu/

🌐 Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act: Learn about the ASAP Act and ways to engage with your members of Congress: https://alzimpact.org/actnow

🔗 Explore brain health, Alzheimer's, and caregiving resources in English and Spanish at https://www.alzincolor.com/.

💜 Let's keep the conversation going. Share this with someone who could benefit from this information!

10/12/2026

💜 Thank you to our friends and partners at This is ALZ for spotlighting AlzInColor during !

We're grateful for partnerships that help us Raise the Volume on brain health and Alzheimer's awareness, education, and advocacy in Black and Latino communities.

Together, we're amplifying community voices, sharing lived experiences, and helping more individuals and families access trusted information and resources.

We appreciate your partnership and shared commitment to making sure every voice is heard and represented in the brain health and Alzheimer's conversation.

This , is recognizing partner AlzInColor for helping bring Alzheimer’s education, awareness and advocacy to communities of color. Explore how they’re working to ensure more voices and experiences are part of the conversation. Learn more about their work: https://www.alzincolor.com/

10/09/2026

Meet us at the BlackDoctor Film Festival!

AlzInColor’s co-founder Deanna Darlington is excited to join the panel, When Science Meets Medicare: ASAP Act Shines a Spotlight. The BlackDoctor Film Festival panel will explore advances in Alzheimer’s early detection, equitable access to blood-based screening tests, and the bipartisan ASAP Act, which aims to expand Medicare coverage and help more families access timely diagnosis, care, and support.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:15–2:10 PM ET
📍True Reformer Building, Historic Cardozo/Shawn Neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Please join us for storytelling, conversations, and community impact. You are welcome and encouraged to join the festival starting at 10:30am.

👉🏽 Link to register: https://blackdoctor.com/film-festival
For security purposes, please register by Sunday, Oct. 10th!

See you there!

10/08/2026

🧠💜 Knowing sooner can help you take action sooner.

AlzInColor is pleased to bring back our rescheduled webinar:

“The Benefits of Early Detection: Why Timing Matters”

Featuring neurologist Charles Windon, MD, of UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center, this important conversation will explore what changes in memory and thinking may signal a need to talk with a healthcare provider and why seeking answers sooner matters.

We’ll discuss early warning signs, the evaluation process, treatment and support options, and the bipartisan ASAP Act, which seeks to expand Medicare access to blood-based dementia screening tests.

Join us to:
🧠 LEARN why early detection matters
💡 RECOGNIZE changes that shouldn’t be ignored
🫶🏽 GAIN information to advocate for yourself or someone you love
📣 UNDERSTAND efforts to expand access to Alzheimer’s screening

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET

👉🏽 Register today: https://bit.ly/AlzInColorWebinar10222026

Tag someone who should be part of this conversation and help us “Raise the Volume” around brain health.

10/07/2026

Taking care of your brain is an important part of taking care of your overall health and keeping it active matters throughout every stage of life.

As Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, puts it, “Your brain has to be activated to keep working.”

Reading, doing puzzles, continuing to learn, and engaging with others are all ways to keep the brain active. Dr. Rios especially emphasizes the importance of social connection, encouraging people of all ages to make time for meaningful, face-to-face interaction rather than relying solely on screens and technology.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s make brain health part of the conversation. Brain health is lifelong, so keep learning, stay connected, and make caring for your brain part of caring for your whole health.

🧠 Explore AlzInColor: Brain health and Alzheimer’s resources, educational tools, webinar recordings, community stories, and opportunities to share your story: https://www.alzincolor.com/

🔗 To learn more about NHHF (National Hispanic Health Foundation), visit: https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/

10/06/2026

Small steps can make a difference when it comes to supporting our health and well-being.

In recognition of , AlzInColor, in collaboration with the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA), is sharing trusted voices and practical ways to prioritize brain health.

Supporting brain health can start with the choices we make every day. Leticia Acevedo, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN, of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses – NC Chapter (NC- NAHN Chapter) encourages us to stay physically active, be mindful of our diet, and make small, sustainable changes that support both our brain and overall health.

Her message is simple: Start small. Find balance. Take it one step at a time.

🔗 For brain health resources, educational tools, webinar recordings, inspiring stories, and opportunities to share your own story, visit: https://www.alzincolor.com/

🔗 To learn more about OLHA, visit: https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/

10/05/2026

Growing up in a Puerto Rican family, Francisco "Pako" Rios remembers that his father's diagnosis wasn't openly discussed. When Pako received his own diagnosis years later, he chose a different path.

Today, Pako speaks openly about Alzheimer's to encourage others to live in the moment and focus on what matters most. Read his story from This is ALZ, powered by HealthyWomen: https://thisisalz.com/signature-stories/pako-rios/